San Felice Chianti Classico Borgo 2022 750ml

Here’s a new submission from San Felice that features an overhead map of the property on the front label. The 2022 Chianti Classico Borgo opens to a medium-dark garnet color that is characteristic of Sangiovese from a warm vintage. The wine’s bouquet is faithful to the variety, with aromas of wild cherry, potting soil, iris and blue flower at the back. Those aromas are delivered in a very clean and focused manner, followed by good acidity. It is accessible and pleasurable to drink, especially if a plate of pasta with meat ragù is what’s for dinner.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Chianti Classico
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 14.0%

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.